'Semper Fidelis' by John Philip Sousa is one of our pieces for large group contest in May. Listen and comment/discuss using the elements of music as a guide (melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre (tone color), form, dynamics and time). An explanation of these elements can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_of_music.
Semper Fidelis-- John Philip Sousa
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